The Ephrata Mountaineers are taking a road trip to face off against the Exeter Township Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Ephrata was able to grind out a solid win over Elizabethtown, taking the game 17-10.
Ephrata got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Brayden Brown out in front who rushed for 123 yards. That's the most rushing yards Brown has posted since back in October of 2023. Caleb Grant was another key signal caller, throwing for 105 yards and two touchdowns on only ten passes.
Ephrata's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Austin Bryant, Nick Keller, and Keller picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Exeter Township put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 55-0 win over Lebanon on the road. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
A big part of Exeter Township's victory came down to the chemistry between Riley Martinez and his top target Jayden Zandier. Martinez threw for 127 yards and five touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes while Zandier gained 93 total yards and three touchdowns. Jayden M Ware also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Ephrata now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Exeter Township, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Ephrata has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 169.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Exeter Township struggles in that department as they've been averaging 213.2. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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